Afterhours Data Policy Last updated: March 2025

This Data Policy provides a summary of what information Afterhours collects, how we use it, and what control you have over it. For full legal details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

What We Collect
- Account Info: Full name, email, and optionally your phone number if you choose to link contacts or find friends.
- Third-Party Logins: If you sign in via Apple, Google, or Facebook, we receive basic profile info like your name and email.
- Content You Share: Any posts, comments, or interactions you make inside the app.
- Device & Usage Data: Information about how you use the app (like screen views or crash logs), gathered via Google Analytics.
- Location (Only If Enabled): If you allow location permissions, we may collect approximate location to improve venue relevance on the map. We do not track your real-time location in the background.

How We Use It
- To create and manage your account.
- To show your content and interactions in the app.
- To suggest venues or people based on preferences or mutual contacts (if enabled).
- To send you essential notifications and optional marketing (you can opt out).
- To fix bugs, analyze trends, and improve app performance.
- To comply with age and safety requirements (Afterhours is 18+ only).

What We Don’t Do
- We don’t sell your data.
- We don’t track your precise location unless you turn it on.
- We don’t share your data with third-party marketers.
- We don’t store passwords from third-party login services.

Who Helps Us Run Afterhours
We use trusted services to help operate the app:
- Google Analytics (for anonymous usage data)
- Google Maps (for displaying venue locations)
- Cloud services (to securely store your data)
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These providers only use your data as instructed by us and never for their own purposes.

Your Controls
- You can edit or delete your profile and content at any time.
- You can delete your account permanently in the app.
- You can opt out of marketing emails anytime.
- You can contact us at support@afterhoursldn.com to access, correct, or request deletion of your data.

Security & Retention
We keep your data secure using encryption, access controls, and regular security checks. We retain your data only as long as necessary. After account deletion, most data is removed within 30 days, with backups cleared shortly after.

You Must Be 18+
Afterhours is for adults only. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.

Contact Us
Have questions or concerns? Email us at support@afterhoursldn.com
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‍For full details, including your rights under the UK GDPR, read our Privacy Policy.